Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-1000131 affects the WordPress Support Plus Responsive Ticket System plugin version 9.0.2 and earlier. The issue is an unauthenticated SQL injection tied to the email value in a cookie during ticket retrieval. Public-facing WordPress sites using affected versions should treat this as urgent because SQL injection can expose or alter database-backed support data.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any internet-facing WordPress site using the affected plugin. The issue is unauthenticated SQL injection, but active exploitation is not established in the provided sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes SQL injection in the ticket retrieval function, where the email cookie parameter was injectable. The reported attack path is through the website without login. The record says the vulnerability appears fixed in version 9.0.3 and later. No CVSS, CWE, or detailed affected CPE data is provided in the bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Support Plus Responsive Ticket System version 9.0.2 or earlier, especially internet-facing deployments with ticket functionality enabled.
Exploitation context
The CVE states exploitation appears possible through the website without authentication. CISA KEV status is false, and the provided bundle does not prove active exploitation. A public GitHub reference is cited, but this analysis does not rely on offensive details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE mapping, or CPE coverage is included. The strongest confirmed facts are affected version range, unauthenticated website attack surface, email cookie injection point, and apparent fix in 9.0.3+.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Support Plus Responsive Ticket System to 9.0.3 or later.
- Remove or disable the plugin if it is not business-critical.
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for current support status.
- Review exposed support-ticket data for potential unauthorized access.
- Back up the site and database before remediation work.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for the affected plugin and version.
- Confirm no deployment is running version 9.0.2 or earlier.
- Review access logs for unusual unauthenticated ticket retrieval activity.
- Inspect logs for abnormal cookie or email parameter patterns.
- Validate the plugin remains functional after update or removal.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9041CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/00theway/exp/blob/master/wordpress/wpsupportplus.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-support-plus-responsive-ticket-system/#developersCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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